Senior Electrical Estimator – Airports & Infrastructure

Connico

Senior Electrical Estimator leading complex airport and infrastructure cost estimates for Connico, a national construction consultancy. Developing estimates, analyzing risks, and mentoring estimators.

Posted 8/12/2026full-timeHebron • Colorado, Kentucky, Tennessee • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in electrical estimating across all design stages, including the ability to develop high-quality estimates and manage complex assignments. Proficient in interpreting engineering drawings and utilizing electrical estimating software to ensure accuracy and efficiency.

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Electrical Estimating ExperienceJourneyman Electrician LicenseMaster Electrician LicenseElectrical Engineering DegreeExpertise with Estimating Software

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Hard Skills

Electrical Cost EstimationMaterial and Labor EstimationUnit Pricing DevelopmentEstimate ReconciliationTechnical ReviewValue EngineeringCost Risk IdentificationTakeoffsPlan AnalysisReporting

Soft Skills

MentoringClient Relationship ManagementCommunicationProblem SolvingTeam Collaboration

Tools & Technologies

IntelliBidAccubidOn-Screen TakeoffMIIMCACESMicrosoft Office

Certifications & Qualifications

CCPCPEPCSECEPCCEPE

Industry Keywords

Medium Voltage SystemsLow Voltage SystemsCommunications SystemsAudio-Visual SystemsSecurity SystemsVideo SurveillanceFire Alarm SystemsFederal GovernmentDepartment of DefenseAviation Electrical Estimating

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and independently develop electrical cost estimates across all design stages, from conceptual and ROM estimates through final construction documents, including Level 1–5 estimates
Develop detailed material and labor estimates for Medium Voltage, Low Voltage, Communications, Audio-Visual, Security, Video Surveillance, and Fire Alarm systems
Research and develop unit pricing, cost assemblies, and supporting assumptions using current market information
Identify missing information, scope gaps, inconsistencies, interdisciplinary conflicts, and potential cost risks
Develop assumptions and solutions when complete project information is unavailable
Lead estimate reconciliations, technical and quality-control reviews, contractor bid analyses, value engineering assessments, life-cycle and benefit-cost analyses, and cross-disciplinary coordination
Manage multiple complex estimating assignments and priorities while meeting deadlines and maintaining accuracy
Mentor and train developing estimators in estimating, takeoffs, cost buildups, reconciliations, technical reviews, plan analysis, reporting, and Connico practices
Help create training resources and repeatable best practices
Maintain estimating data, cost assemblies, templates, and reporting practices
Build client relationships and serve as a trusted technical advisor
Participate in client meetings, project site visits, and industry events as needed

Requirements

What you’ll need

10+ years of full-time, hands-on electrical estimating experience
Journeyman Electrician License, Master Electrician License, Electrical Engineering degree, or equivalent combination of electrical knowledge and experience
Industry-recognized professional certification, license, or advanced credential such as CCP, CPE, PCSE, CEP, CCE, PE, or another relevant advanced credential
Ability to independently develop high-quality electrical estimates across Levels 1–5 and all design stages, including conceptual and ROM estimates with limited information
Experience leading complex estimating assignments, integrating estimate elements across disciplines, meeting deadlines, maintaining quality, and communicating professionally with clients and stakeholders
Ability to interpret architectural, civil, electrical, and other engineering drawings and specifications
Expertise with electrical estimating or takeoff software such as IntelliBid, Accubid, On-Screen Takeoff, MII, MCACES, or comparable systems
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel, Teams, Outlook, and Word
Aviation or airport electrical estimating experience highly preferred
Experience in federal government, Department of Defense or military facilities, energy and utilities, transportation and infrastructure, industrial, mission-critical, or similar complex environments is valuable
Must reside full-time in the U.S.
Minimal travel, up to 10%

Benefits

Comp & perks

Fully remote opportunity for the right candidate
Minimal travel, up to 10% (site visits, meetings, conferences)
Opportunity to work on complex infrastructure, energy, federal, and defense projects
Mentoring and professional development opportunities through training and knowledge sharing
Opportunity to create training resources and repeatable best practices
Opportunity to participate in client meetings, project site visits, and industry events